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James Kanagasooriam, Chief Research Officer of Focaldata, joins the podcast to discuss their latest poll showing a potential 250-seat Labour majority. They also delve into the betting scandal involving Tory candidates, the impact on the Conservative Party and upcoming election results. Analysis covers seat projections, polling data discrepancies, and the uncertain future of the Conservative Party.

Nigel Farage sparks controversy with comments on West's role in Ukraine, drawing comparisons to Trump's tactics. Analysis on how this affects Reform and Tory votes. Discussion on Tory figures investigated by gambling commission, impacting party reputation under Rishi Sunak's leadership.

Controversy over Conservatives involved in election date betting scandal. SNP staff accused of using public money for election campaign. Labour pressed on gender identity in schools. Unite's Sharon Graham warns of Labour voters moving to Reform party if workers feel unsupported.

Paul Embery, a writer, trade unionist, and Labour Brexiteer, discusses Labour's Brexit stance, focusing on maintaining promises to working-class voters. Topics include Rachel Reeves' plans for the EU, Brexit's impact on Red Wall constituencies, managing immigration post-Brexit, and evolving attitudes towards immigration within the Labour party and trade union movement.

Discussion on leaders' performance in a BBC debate, highlighting trust issues. Analysis of how politicians struggle to connect with voters. Delving into Rishi Sunak's challenges and reactions in the campaign. Exploring the Liberal Democrats leader's strategy and presence amidst anti-Tory sentiment.

Kate Andrews and James Heale discuss the controversy surrounding Conservative candidate Laura Sanders and her alleged betting with insider knowledge. They analyze how this scandal affects the already shaky Tory campaign and the potential implications for the party's leadership. The podcast also touches on the recent UK economic news, focusing on the 2% inflation rate and its impact on the upcoming general election.

Political commentator Katy Balls and conservative commentator Paul Goodman discuss the challenges facing the Conservative party in closing the poll gap, including the roles of the Liberal Democrats and Reform. They analyze the party's strategies, concerns about blue wall seats, and the distribution of votes. The discussion also explores the potential changes in support and challenges faced by the Conservatives amidst a changing political landscape.

Isabel Hardman and Fraser Nelson discuss Boris Johnson's possible return to the election campaign to save the Tories from Farage. They delve into Keir Starmer's challenging interview, Brexit repercussions on VAT reform, and the conservative party's election strategy.

Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's 'contract with Britain,' proposing a freeze on non-essential immigration, patriotic curriculum, leaving European Court on Human Rights, and £88 billion tax cut. Discussion on the impact of Farage's actions on Conservatives. Katy Balls talks with Fraser Nelson and James Heale.

Political commentator and journalist, Isabel Hardman, discusses key topics such as branding strategies of Conservative candidates, focus on adult social care in the Liberal Democrats' manifesto, social care funding decisions, potential Welsh independence, Labour's social care reform plans, and public anger towards the Conservative Party for leadership changes.